Mansfield Nordic Club

Junior Fall Training Begins
2024-09-07
Our Juniors fall training kicks off on Saturday, September 7th!
Signups will be on the general registration page when they go live (there is no cap on registration numbers).
Please see the page below for more information on what Junior fall training is about, what various options for skiers are, and more!
Junior Fall Training Page

MNCC Presentation/Discussion with Meredith Stetter
2024-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mansfield Nordic Community Center, 3214 East Main St, Richmond, VT, 05477, United States
On Thursday, August 22nd, we will have a presentation at the MNCC from Meredith Stetter.
Meredith is an MNC alum, who competed for the Pugs before going on to ski at Bowdoin College. This week, she is returning to the club to give a really important presentation for anyone interested.
Discussing the intersection of food, bodies, and eating disorders in competitive Nordic skiing
A casual discussion/mini-presentation of my experience with these topics, including things I wish I had known/been told as a young skier

Please join us at the Mansfield Nordic Community Center at 11am on Thursday, August 22nd! This takes place right after our morning training session for Juniors right up the road at the Range.
You can find information on parking and accessing the MNCC at the link below.
Parking at the MNCC

U16 Mountain Camp
2024-07-25 - 2024-07-28
Our U16 Mountain Camp (formerly known as “Mini Mountain Camp”) will be held from July 25 – 28 in Lake Placid, NY!
This camp is intended for U16 (and rising-U16) skiers. Experienced U14 skiers are able to attend with coach permission.
Rollerskiing at U16 Mountain Camp in 2023
Often the first training camp experience for skiers of this age, U16 Mountain Camp is focused on exploring new places and building connections with friends and teammates.
Skate rollerski experience is necessary, primarily from a safety perspective. The final makeup and experience of our camp group will determine how much rollerskiing factors into our schedule, but at least some time will be devoted to the activity. We’ll also enjoy trail running, hiking, ski bounding, and maybe even mountain biking if there’s an interest.
U16 Mountain Camp has space for up to 10 athletes, and is led by Coach Adam and Coach Kristen! You can register for the camp at the MNC Registration Page or by clicking the button below!
This camp runs Thurs-Sun (a day longer than years past), and is $349 with an option for a non-refundable deposit of $50, with remainder due June 1.
U16 Mountain Camp 2024
Blog post/recap from 2023 Camp
Photo Album: 2023 Camp
Ski bounding at Bromley, 2023 camp
Our camp in 2023 was held in Ludlow, hit hard by flooding, so we met with the town organizers to do some volunteer cleanup/strength training

MNCC Open House!
2024-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Mansfield Nordic Community Center, 3214 East Main St, Richmond, VT, 05477, United States
Join us at the brand new Mansfield Nordic Community Center in Richmond for a grand opening/open house!
This is your chance to check out the space, see your ski friends, talk with coaches, enjoy some snacks, and learn about what opportunities the MNCC will bring.
Who
Mansfield Nordic Club! This event is hosted by our coaches 🙂
What
Touring the space, seeing friends and coaches, learning about events and classes
Where
The MNCC is located on Route 2 in Jonesville (Richmond) near the intersection of Stage Road and Cochran Rd. The address is 3214 East Main St. Look for a big, blue building on the south side of the road. The MNC flag will be flying! See parking notes below.

When
Monday, July 15th from 5-7PM. There are no set times for age groups, but we encourage the following:
BKL skiers and families: 5-6pm
Juniors and families: 5:30-6:30pm
Masters and families: 6-7pm
How (to park)
There is only parking for two (2) cars at the space itself currently. We encourage carpooling and parking at the gravel lot at the end of Cochran Rd and walking over, or even biking from one of the parking areas on Cochran Road itself. We have a brand new bike rack right outside the door!

Lost Nation Roll (rollerski race)
2024-07-07 08:00 - 12:00
The first rollerski race of the season takes place at Craftsbury on July 7th! This is a Sunday and MNC will be in attendance with coaching support and our tent on-site. If you are an experienced rollerskier familiar with the trails at the Range or Craftsbury, give this one a try!
We suggest arriving around 8:30 or 9:00, depending on your race, to make sure you can get in a lap or two of the course.
Lost Nation Roll Registration
U16: 5km option
Rising U18s: 5km or 10km option (chat with a coach about this before registering)
U18+: 10km option
Lost Nation Roll 2022 (’23 cancelled due to air quality)

Rollerski (or walk or bike!) in Williston 4th of July Parade!
2024-07-04 09:30 - 12:00 | johnson farm
If you are a rollerskier of ANY AGE please join us in Williston on the 4th of July to rollerski in the parade!
Oh, and if you don’t want to rollerski but still want to join in the fun…you can certainly walk or ride your bike with us as well!
This is a super fun event…why?

We get to show rollerskiing to the whole town
We see lots of fun other floats and celebratory groups
Music, games, friends, and family

But most of all…
We get SNOW! That’s right, early in the morning we secretly acquire some magical snow and distribute it to the parade-watchers from our rollerskis! It’s a big hit every year, and a totally cool (literally) experience.
The route is about 1 mile and almost totally flat, and we ski at about 1 mph. It’s great for everyone!
The logstics:

Meet at 9:30 at the Johnson Farm on Rt 2 in Williston…this is the field just past the Korner Kwik Stop if you’re heading toward Richmond.
Wear a hi-viz MNC shirt if you can! We will have extras on-hand.
Bring your rollerskis, bike for riding, or shoes for walking, and also gloves as the snow gets cold!

We can go for an actual rollerski in the neighborhoods after, for those Juniors who join us and want to get in some training after-the-fact.

Junior Summer Training Begins
2024-06-25 - 2024-08-31 | The Range, Jericho, VT, United States
Our Junior Summer training begins on Tuesday, June 25th! Programming takes place from 8-10AM on weekday mornings, and various weekend times. Monday is our off day.
You can learn more about Junior Summer Training on this page.
You can register for Junior Summer Training at this page.

Skirack/Swenor Rollerski Orders Due
2024-05-13
MNC members and skiers,
Skirack has put together some special pricing for us with rollerskis! You can order Swenor skis from Skirack at the link below, with submissions due May 13th.
Note the inclusion of some #2/#3 speed wheel options on the Fiberglass Classic model…if you have been rollerskiing for a few years now (say, if this is going to be your second pair of classic rollerskis) this slightly-slower wheelspeed is recommended as it is much more relatable to actual classic skiing. Double poling is more realistic, and striding work is more effective.
The Fiberglass model also comes in a standard #2 front and back speed, and all other models are #2 speed.
On the order form, you can check out specific notes on models and descriptions which I put together. You can also view those descriptions directly by clicking here.
Click the link below to submit your form for ski ordering through Skirack! Orders are due May 13th.
Skirack Swenor Order Form

MNC Summer Apparel Order Closes
2024-05-07 23:30
MNC compression shorts now available for 2024!
Podiumwear Summer Storefront
MNC general summer apparel store also online!
MNC General Shop
ORDER BY MAY 7TH!
Our Podiumwear compression shorts are one our most popular items ever. Ideal for rollerskiing, great for running, and useful in all sorts of other athletic situations, these shorts became a hit as more and more members started rocking them at training.
They typically run small so please note this in your order. For a reference point, Coach Adam wears a Men’s Large.
It’s common for athletes to ask about these in the summer, and wonder “where can I get them??” but please be advised: this is a Podiumwear Storefront order, meaning the only pairs produced are those that are ordered through this storefront!
The storefront is set to close on May 7th in order for shorts to arrive by mid-June for the beginning of summer training. You can also order a high-quality MNC hoody from Podiumwear at this storefront!

Junior Spring Training begins
2024-05-07 16:00 - 18:00
Our Juniors kick off their official programming for the 2024/2025 season on Tuesday, May 7th! You can sign up for spring programming at the MNC registration page, and you can view spring program info on this primary page.

End-Of-Season Event: Wax and Waffles
2024-04-07 10:30 - 14:00 | cochrans
Event Update: We’re setting up the party with food and waxing on the lower deck at Cochran’s. Dress warm, bring rock skis or a sled for some fun on the ski hill.
Craftsbury has closed-up for the season, meaning our traditional end-of-season party needed to be called off. We’re sad to not have this fun event available to us, but in its stead we have put together another opportunity to close-out the ’23/’24 season!
Wax n’ Waffles RSVP
Join us at Cochran’s on Sunday, April 7th for “Waffles and Waxing”
We will have a group run option in the morning, followed by a gathering in the baselodge. In a few different “waves” (though this is loose…if things are open, people can just jump in) skiers and families can use a collection of MNC benches, wax rollers, irons, cleaning tools, scrapers, and solvents to:

Clean kick zones
Apply summer storage wax
Clear off debris and gunk from sidewalls
Check bindings, poles, and skis for any broken parts

There will be waffles and hotdogs to enjoy inside or out, slideshows and videos of the ski season, and some talks from coaches. Lawn games outside if the weather is nice!
No fee for this event, but we’ll have a donation box if you’d like to consider a contribution! Hope to see you there-
-MNC Coaching Staff

Last BKL Day and Awards for Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers + Devos
2024-03-07 16:00 - 17:00
More info on our end of season: https://www.mansfieldnordic.org/bkl-info-march-4-10/

Last Penguins BKL Day and Awards
2024-03-05 15:45 - 17:15
More info: https://www.mansfieldnordic.org/bkl-info-march-4-10/

BKL Practice Resumes from February Break
2024-03-05 08:00 - 17:00
Even though lots of people still have today off school we’ll have practice. Happy Town Meeting Day!

2024 NENSA BKL Festival
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-03 | Rikert Nordic Center, 106 College Cross Rd, Ripton, VT, United States
The 2024 BKL Festival is at Rikert Nordic Center!
The BKL Festival is a great way to celebrate the ski season. We are lucky to have the festival in our backyard for a second consecutive year (after Craftsbury 2023). This event is hosted by our friends at Frost Mountain Nordic. The weekend is full of skiing adventures, activities, races and fun!! Coaches will be there and we’ll have a MNC tent and hang out area.
Registration on SkiReg.com
Event Info from NENSA
MNC FAQ Blog Post

BKL Ski at Craftsbury Day
2024-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
Join us at Craftsbury. We’ll meet at 10am.
More Info

Junior Team Dinner @ Eastern Cup 4
2024-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | lucky dog tavern
MNC is having a team dinner to celebrate the final Eastern Cup races of the season!
We have a whole restaurant space to ourselves at Lucky Dog Tavern in Plymouth, NH (right near Holderness). This space includes tables, space for some team activities and talks, and a pool table we can use.

Catered meal for the evening
Chicken Parmesan
Cavatappi Pasta w/red sauce
Caesar Salad
Rolls

w/butter
Water + pink lemonade
Note that we have this entire space rented, so while there are not GF/Vegan-specific options available, skiers with dietary restrictions may bring some of their own food to enjoy.
We’d love to have as many parents and athletes join us as possible, even if you are not racing on Sunday. The awards for Saturday’s sprint races are at 5:15PM, and this meal begins at 6:30PM.
Cost is $25 per person, which includes the meal as well as space rental.
All our coaches will be present, and we will have some games and activities in addition to dinner. Things will wrap up by 8:30 or earlier.
RSVP HERE by Monday, 2/19!

Last BKL practice before February Break
2024-02-22 08:00 - 17:00
No regular BKL Practice from Feb 23-March 4
But we do have a couple other events during break
Feb 25 Ski with the UVM Ski Team at Sleepy Hollow
Feb 28 Craftsbury Ski Day
March 2 + 3 NENSA BKL Festival

EHS/U16 Qualifier
2024-02-11 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
REGISTRATION
(Note: registration goes UP on February 4th at 11:59pm)

MNC Skiathlon
2024-02-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
Classic/Freestyle Skiathlon: Skiers switch from classic to freestyle skis mid-race. The Skiathlon is our MNC home race and proceeds go to the MNC Scholarship Fund.
Registration and Details
Volunteer Info
Schedule of the Day- UPDATED 2/5
9:00-10:00am & 11:00-1:30pm Registration and bib pick-up in the Round Barn,
10:00 What the Heck, I’ll Try It” 5km Freestyle (your choice of technique)
10:15 MEN’s race Men U16 and older (6km classic + 6km freestyle).
10:18 WOMEN’s race Women U16 and older (6km classic + 6km freestyle).
12:00 Age-Class Podiums
12:45 BKL races
3:00 raffle!
Registration Details
Online Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
DOR Registration: Adults ($50), U20 + WTH ($30), BKL ($20), BKL Lollipop Free Cash, check, or Venmo preferred.
BKL Race Info
BKL Races start at 12:45
12:45 Lollipop (~0.3km classic only)
1:00 Grades 1/2 (1km classic only)
1:15 Grades 3/4 (1km classic + 1km freestyle)
1:45 Grades 5/6 (1.5km classic + 1.5km freestyle)
2:15 Grades 7/8 (2km classic + 2km freestyle)
Lots more race info and details over in the Notes Section on SkiReg.com
Race Director: Christine Massey, christine.massey@uvm.edu

Masters Group Ski at Trapps
2024-02-04 09:30 - 12:00 | Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672, United States
Meet at the Yurt at 9:30 for a distance (of your choice) ski!

Sleepy Hollow BKL Race
2024-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Sleepy Hollow Inn & Ski Center, 427 Ski Lodge Dr, Huntington, VT, 05462, United States
Hosted by Sleepy Hollow BKL
We’re getting psyched up for a BKL event at Sleepy Hollow. It’s a Classic Race and there will be Fun Park Speed Runs and a Ski Tour up past the cabin.
Event Info includes registration and volunteer links
Let us know you are coming to Sleepy and we’ll send out team info before the race
10:00 am- Lollipop ~ .5km
10:15 am- Grades 1/2 ~ 1km
10:45 am- Grades 3/4 ~ 2km
11:15 am- Grades 5/6 ~ 3km
11:45 am- Grades 7/8 ~ 4km

Silver Fox Trot
2024-02-03 | oak hill, hanover, nh, 59 Oak Hill Drive, Hanover, NH, 03744, United States
Race date updated to Feb 3 (previously 1/13)
The Silver Fox Trot is hosted by the Ford Sayre Nordic team. This year the event returns to Oak Hill in Hanover! Oak Hill has reconfigured the ski trails and added snow making!
Freestyle race (by age group/gender class), except for the 1st/2nd graders, who will ski a classic race.
Scored for both Zak and Cup Cup in the NENSA Popular Race Series.
Race Info
NENSA Calendar Listing

Geschmossel- Masters Racing
2024-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, NH, United States
The Geschmossel is a fun 12-15 km race in an iconic setting- beautiful Bretton Woods, NH. In the past we’ve done car pools over in the morning from Richmond Park and Ride and plan to do that again.
Registration: SkiReg link . Online registration closes Saturday 1/13 at 5 pm. There is day of race registration (costs more).
Check the MNC Masters Blog for more information and race updates

Mad River BKL Race and Fun!
2024-01-13 13:00 - 2024-01-14 14:45 | Blueberry Lake Cross Country Ski Center, 424 Plunkton Road, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Race Date Updated to Saturday, 1/13 (previously listed as 1/14)
Welcome MNC and North West Vermont (NWVT) BKL skiers!
The Mad River BKL event is hosted at Blueberry Lake Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center. Events include age based wave start freestyle race except for lollipoppers and 1st/2nd Grade who will be skiing a classic race.
EVENT FLYER and REGISTRATION LINK
1:00 PM – Lollipop (Kindergarten/pre-K) ~.5km
1:15 PM – Grades 1/2 ~1km
1:45 PM – Grades 3/4 ~ 2km
2:15 PM – Grades 5/6 ~3 km
2:45 PM – Grades 7/8 ~4 km

Bogburn Ski Race
2024-01-06
The Bogburn is for all skiers! Lollipop to Masters!
Registration Info | Rikert Website Race Info | NENSA Website Race Info
Registration Closes Friday, Jan 5th at 5pm

BKL Practice Resumes from Holiday Break
2024-01-02 15:45 - 17:15

Last BKL Practice before Holiday Break
2023-12-21 15:45 - 17:15

MNC BKL Season Opener Ski Race
2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 555 Lost Nation Rd, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
We noticed that there aren’t any close to home BKL Races in December. We’re hosting a BKL race at Craftsbury on Saturday, December 16th for any BKL kids interested in racing.

Race Info Flyer
The Race Flyer includes links to Registration and Volunteering.
Please consider volunteering- there are a variety of jobs available.

MNC Masters programming begins
2023-12-05 15:45 - 19:30
Our Masters programs will begin on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023!
Be sure to register for programming and membership, and check MNC resources online to stay updated on skiing conditions, training groups, and more!
Afternoon Masters: 3:45 – 5:15 PM
Evening Masters: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
